Category Chapter Resources

ARHGA Insurance

Red Hatter chapters from all over Australia are offered a PLI policy through becoming a member of “ARHGA Inc.” (Association of Red Hatted Groups Australia), with a pricing of around $85 per year (Rates may change each year). Which is… Continue Reading →

Membership Form

When you have new members join your chapter, you may want to give them a membership form to fill out. You should ideally get the following information for your records. Full name Address Phone Email Birthdate Any relevant allergies you… Continue Reading →

Making a Google Form for Registrations

Google has a “forms” tool that lets you customise what specific information you need to be emailed to you, which you can use as an event booking/registration form that lets attendees easily fill out all the information you need, in… Continue Reading →

How to make Event Flyers

An event flyer is a good way to get your event information sent out, and there are a few ways to make one. Make sure that you include all the necessary information that attendees will need to know about your… Continue Reading →

Membership Certificates

If you would like membership certificates for “Australian Red Hatting”, we have a few options you can download and print.  Designed for use by Hatters (with a spot for your name) and/or for chapters (with a spot for the chapter… Continue Reading →

Membership Cards

If you would like membership cards for “Australian Red Hatting”, we have a few options you can download and print.  We have provided options that use the term “chapter” as well as the term “group”, as well as a few… Continue Reading →

Hoot Idea Calendar

I don’t know how they all come about, but there are celebrations for almost every day of the year. Here are some ideas for Hatting Hoots you could do for these. You could plan well in advance for some of… Continue Reading →

Free Red Hatter Clipart

~ Important info on using online images When doing Hatter promo things, it’s important to remember that you can only use images that you have created yourself, or that you have the rights (permission) to use – otherwise it’s a… Continue Reading →

Public Liability Insurance

Please note the following information is NOT legal advice and is here to give you a very basic understanding of the issue of Public Liability Insurance as it relates to Red Hatting. If you have any questions about insurance or… Continue Reading →

Fundraising ideas

Generally speaking, Hatters don’t do fundraising.  However there may be times when chapters want to raise money to help a particular charity, or to raise chapter funds for convention costuming or other chapter needs. Fundraising ideas: Fines – Charge a… Continue Reading →

Lucky Door Prizes

Sometimes it’s fun to offer a “Lucky Door Prize” to attendees at an event.  This can be just a small prize or something larger, something themed to your event or a general Hatting theme. Here’s some suggestions for how to… Continue Reading →

REDuation Ceremony

The REDuation ceremony celebrates the progression from Pink Hatter (under 50) to Red Hatter (over 50) years old. In true Hatter form, this should be an event of much pomp and ceremony! There should be some sort of ceremony where… Continue Reading →

Welcoming a New Member

New members can be welcomed with a ceremony where they can be presented with their name-badge and officially be given their Royal name. You may also like to give them a Hatter survival Kit. There are pledges/vows the new member… Continue Reading →

Queen’s Coronation Ceremony

The Coronation ceremony for a Queen can be whatever you want it to be. If a chapter starts off small, the Coronation can be done after the chapter has grown. Perhaps done on the 1st anniversary of the chapter or… Continue Reading →

Red Sash Ceremony

A sash is a piece of wide ribbon or fabric, worn over one shoulder and pinned/tied/sewn at the opposite hip. It can be plain or embellished with writing or bling brooches. A stole (right) a piece of wide fabric worn… Continue Reading →

Hatter Pledges / Vows

These are several examples of pledges/vows a new member or REDuating member can say during a ceremony. Authors are unknown. You can tailor these to your own needs. Pledge Example #1 “I solemnly swear that I will greet middle age… Continue Reading →

Christmas and Birthdays

Some chapters have celebrations they do for Christmas and Birthdays. Some chapters will send members a birthday card on their birthday, or mention all the birthdays for the month in their newsletters. Chapter funds may be used to pay for… Continue Reading →

Hosting an Event

You may like to hold a larger get-together with ladies from other local chapters, or open it up to invite any Hatters from around Victoria or even around Australia. Running a larger event can be a bit daunting so here… Continue Reading →

Indemnity Waivers

Please note the following information is NOT legal advice and is here to give you a very basic understanding of indemnity waivers as they relate to Red Hatting. If you have any questions please see a professional Lawyer. In layman’s… Continue Reading →

How to Name Your Chapter

Chapter names can be fun, quirky or simply descriptive. Try to make sure there isn’t already a chapter in your state or country with the same name, to avoid confusion! When thinking up a name, think of some terms you… Continue Reading →

How to attract new members to your Chapter

So you have a Hatting Chapter (group) but you would like to get new members in (or you’re just starting a group and need members)? Here’s some tips that might help you. Bring a friend – Allowing members to bring… Continue Reading →

How to Start a Chapter

Can’t find a chapter in your area? Have a group of friends interested in Hatting? While it is great to be part of an existing chapter, so that you are part of a group that already has its own traditions… Continue Reading →

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